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Learn how to easily pass selected values from a drop down in Angular to your TypeScript methods with clear and structured steps.
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Pass Selected Value from Drop Down to TS Method in Angular

When developing applications with Angular, one common requirement is passing the selected value from a dropdown to a TypeScript method upon a button click. This can often lead to confusing situations, especially when you encounter issues accessing the value and ID properties of the selected item. In this guide, we will explore the solution to this problem step-by-step, ensuring that you can smoothly pass data between your template and business logic.

Understanding the Problem

You might face a scenario where you have a dropdown menu created using Angular Material components, and you need to send the selected item's id and value back to a method in your TypeScript file. The challenge often arises when trying to bind the selected item correctly, leading to exceptions or data not being passed as expected.

In the provided HTML template, you might see an issue like this:

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Here, you might be trying to directly bind properties in a way that can lead to complications.

Solution Overview

The way to resolve this issue effectively involves modifying the property binding in your dropdown. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the solution:

1. Update the Property Binding

Change the property binding in your mat-option tag from:

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to:

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2. Adjust the Selected Item Representation

By binding the value to the entire getddusers object instead of just the value, the selectedItem will now be an object that contains both the id and value properties. This means that whenever a user makes a selection, selectedItem holds a reference to the full user object, making it easy to access both properties in your component logic.

3. Accessing Properties in your Component

With the new setup, you can now access the selected user's id and value in your TypeScript component. Here’s how to use those properties in the displayName method:

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4. Complete Example of the HTML

Here’s the complete example of how your updated HTML should look:

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Conclusion

By making these small adjustments to how you handle dropdown selections in Angular, you can effectively pass the selected user object's id and value to your TypeScript methods. This not only helps in preventing errors and exceptions but also makes your code cleaner and more maintainable. If you have struggled with similar issues before, we hope this guide provides the clarity and solutions you need to move forward.

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